Jamie Carragher makes new Premier League title race prediction after Arsenal double transfer failure

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Tanner, J. (2026, October 20). Jamie Carragher makes new Premier League title race prediction after Arsenal double transfer failure. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/carragher-new-title-race-prediction-arsenal-fc-b1301567.html

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Jamie Carragher, a Sky Sports pundit, predicts that Arsenal remain the team most likely to win the Premier League title despite their recent transfer failures. He notes Arsenal’s unsuccessful attempts to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid and Julian Alvarez from Atlético Madrid during the summer window. While acknowledging Arsenal's strong defensive approach and solid squad depth, Carragher warns that they lack star attacking players and must avoid dropping points to stay competitive with Manchester City's strong start.
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Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal remain a key contender for the Premier League title, despite their failure to secure high-profile signings like Vinicius Junior or Julian Alvarez this summer. Although Arsenal has been successful in recent years due to its strong defensive approach, Carragher notes that the team lacks star power in attack, with both Vinicius and Alvarez opting for other clubs instead of joining Arsenal. Additionally, there is speculation that manager Mikel Arteta's focus on defense might be hindering Arsenal’s potential to reach their full offensive capabilities.

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Arsenal Gunners Man City Premier League Sky Sports

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Arsenal ORG · 6× Gunners ORG · 4× Carragher PERSON · 3× Man City ORG · 3× Jamie Carragher PERSON · 2× Julian Alvarez PERSON · 2× Vinicius Junior PERSON · 2× Manchester City‘s ORG · 1× Premier League ORG · 1× Sky Sports ORG · 1×

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In the summer Arsenal tried to raid the Spanish capital for a superstar - Vinicius Junior flirted with the Gunners before signing a new contract with Real Madrid, while wantaway striker Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid hoped for a move to Barcelona, not the Emirates.
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🔮 “Some people will also say that Mikel Arteta has still got the reins on and is stopping them from showing their absolute best going forward because they value the defence so much.

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Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal are still “the team to stop” when it comes to the Premier League title this year - but warned that the Gunners cannot afford to drop too many points amid Manchester City‘s strong start. asserted
Gunners → believe → start
After many years of challenging for the title, Arsenal got over the line thanks to their solid defensive approach, but Carragher pointed out the Gunners’ lack of attacking stars. asserted
Carragher → challenge → stars
In the summer Arsenal tried to raid the Spanish capital for a superstar - Vinicius Junior flirted with the Gunners before signing a new contract with Real Madrid, while wantaway striker Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid hoped for a move to Barcelona, not the Emirates. asserted
Alvarez → try → Barcelona
“They still lack stardust in the final third and didn’t get that superstar over the line that they wanted in the summer. asserted
they → lack → summer
“There was talk of Vinicius Junior coming in obviously and Julian Alvarez but they didn’t get those deals done. asserted
deals → be → ?
They do lack star power in the final third and we saw more evidence of that on Sunday. asserted
we → lack → Sunday
“Some people will also say that Mikel Arteta has still got the reins on and is stopping them from showing their absolute best going forward because they value the defence so much. asserted
they → say → defence
They do lack star power in the final third and we saw more evidence of that on Sunday Jamie Carragher asserted
we → lack → Sunday
Despite criticism of Arsenal’s attacking ability, Carragher reiterated that he still felt the Gunners have the best squad in the league, and as such, the best chance of winning the Premier League for a second season in a row. asserted
Gunners → attack → row
“But they’ve got the best squad in the country and the best starting line-up, I don’t think anyone can go up against that really except maybe Man City,” Carragher added. asserted
Carragher → get → City
“We said all of this last year as well, they didn’t have a game-changer but what they had is two top-quality players in every position. “I still see Arsenal as the team to stop. asserted
I → say → team
If they dropped more points on Sunday they could have been five behind Man City.” uncertain
they → drop → City
He continued: “We obviously don’t know what’s going to happen with City, we have to take it as it is right now. asserted
it → continue → it
“Arsenal would have been a bit worried about being five points behind someone like Man City and dropping points in quick succession but they got the win.” asserted
they → drop → win
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